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Practical Sailor is looking for sailplan, layout and and photos of Irwin Competition 30 for an upcom
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Looking for ideas for fixing numerous gelcoat nicks on the bow of an 1989 cat 25, from just above th
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Now that I have hauled my boat and it is sitting on stands in my yard, I have an issue with the cent
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Does anyone have any information on Kells sailboats? Mine is a 1976 , it has 222 on the sails. I was
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This month's Sail magazine has an article about improving cabin ventilation. I have an O'Day 22 and
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I keep getting some water in the bilge (about 1 gallon in 24 hours) I have checked the engine compar
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What are the pros and cons of 2 blade and 3 blade props for the 34 with the 25hp Universal? Thanks
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Lately I have been thinking about selling my current boat. I have a 1990 Catalina 30. I love the b
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Well here i are again!!!!! Have only seen a few posts on this so here it is.The name on stern of
Spar Trek at 9:47am 11.26.07
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how do I rig a halyard on to my mast? The mast is set up for 2 halyards, jib ' main only. I've recen
Buck Harrisonj at 10:04am 11.26.07
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For those interested.. here's my log if current ongoing sail South. Forgive my selling and apprevia
Ken at 11:39am 11.26.07
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I am having difficulty locating a source for a dodger for my Hunter 380, year 2000. If any fellow H
Tim Davis at 12:34pm 11.26.07
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I would like to have my dorades rebrassed. Does anyone know where this can be done?
Terry at 10:46pm 11.24.07
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I am nelatively new to sailing. I have only sailed the small dai sailers to date, but I am ready to
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I would like to ask anyone with a full enclosure if they could take a series of photos so that we ca
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johnny b at 4:46am 11.25.07
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Its 4c here in UK day time,, not night. How do you fancy sailing in that then.
DION at 5:07am 11.25.07
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I BOUGHT A 1978 S2 9.2 SAILBOAT THIS FALL AND WANT TO KNOW HOW FAST IT WILL GO UNDER POWER WITH THE
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I'm looking for lines drawings, or plans drawings, of a 17.5 ft. O'Day DaySailer 2. These would show
Roger at 8:44am 11.25.07
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Looked at the new Macgregor 26 (sp?) and watched their video. Very interesting. A VERY popular boat.

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Heat exchanger zinc anode.
jssailem at 2:20pm 10.26.21
I guess - Anchor chain wrap damage. Good that you have the boat on the hard. You can let the keel
Replacement Fresh Water Pump
valcour at 2:13pm 10.26.21
Don't go down a size on the pump in volume thinking you will save some fresh water while on a longer
Another Battery Inquiry
dlochner at 1:56pm 10.26.21
The price difference between a Group 24 and 27 is small, so as long as there is room for 2 Group 27s
Atomic 4 dies a few minutes after engaging transmission
jeepbluetj at 12:17pm 10.26.21
If you suspect the tank, run the motor off of an outboard tank to test. If you suspect ignition, a
Atomic 4 dies a few minutes after engaging transmission
shemandr at 11:53am 10.26.21
Interesting. Thank you. Removing the tank would be a nightmare, but I wouldn't be surprised if it w
Enhance or replace the O/B motor lift?
RussC at 11:28am 10.26.21
Wow that was fast! Does it lock in the down position or does it rely on weight? Just the weight of
Heat exchanger zinc anode.   (3)
JRR at 11:20am 10.26.21
No doubt, The bird of my life, no Catalina smile but PO never mentioned the damage on keel beneath s
Atomic 4 dies a few minutes after engaging transmission
mikemoyer at 11:18am 10.26.21
My A4 would quit after 10-15min, then not always restart until 20min later... turned-out it was the
Atomic 4 dies a few minutes after engaging transmission
mikemoyer at 11:16am 10.26.21
I had an A4 in my Ranger. I had a similar stalling problem. I suspected a contaminated fuel tank.
Atomic 4 dies a few minutes after engaging transmission
Jake N Eggs at 11:02am 10.26.21
My Buddies Catalina 30 has the A4 and his would suddenly quit. It wouldn't always start right away b
Engine Issue
Ralph Johnstone at 10:48am 10.26.21
My engine is a Universal M3-20B, which the manual says does not have decompression levers, Use a
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut?
Project_Mayhem at 10:44am 10.26.21
2.28*25.4=58mm Wow, that is big!
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut?
Richard19068 at 10:42am 10.26.21
I looked through an older online Groco catalog. I didn't see a socket offered and I don't think 2
New Pop Ups
Project_Mayhem at 10:41am 10.26.21
That makes sense. I go with the bare minimum apps on my iPhone. I do avoid many sites. I always blo
New Pop Ups
Phil Herring at 10:26am 10.26.21
The ad code is not called when a page is requested by a user who is logged in -- it is hidden, meani
New Pop Ups
Project_Mayhem at 10:07am 10.26.21
How does it work?
Enhance or replace the O/B motor lift?
Project_Mayhem at 10:05am 10.26.21
Wow that was fast! Does it lock in the down position or does it rely on weight?
New Pop Ups
Phil Herring at 10:04am 10.26.21
So the ad is still there in the background potentially collecting everyone's data? That's not how
How to remove 2 1/2 retaining nut?
All U Get at 10:01am 10.26.21
Here is the correct tool. https://shop.snapon.com/product/Open-End%2C-inches/1-2%22-Drive-2-1%2F2%2
Enhance or replace the O/B motor lift?   (2)
RussC at 9:58am 10.26.21
I'm curious about your modification to the notch less part. I'm in no hurry to modify my mount so n

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